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In Geneva, The Trinity Episcopal Church on South Main Street is the site of that continued debate. Developer Mark McGroarty has gained support and approvals from the City, mostly-clearing way for a development at the Trinity site, which has deep history in the city itself. He was in-studio this week alongside Murray Heaton, a local attorney with a practice in Geneva; as well as Major General Bruce...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration are two federally funded agencies that work hard to improve quality of life in rural communities. What many people may not realize, though, is that these agencies are not nearly as one-dimensional as some may believe. Richard Mayfield, who serves as State Director for Regional Development with the USDA returned to the FingerLakes...

This week, another two-part episode of Inside the FLX. As Election Day draws closer, we're going to feature more-and-more of these episodes. The goal: To let voters see where candidates stand on issues - against each other. Part II Rachel Weil discusses her campaign, and the role she believes government should play in Seneca County. If elected in November, she says that doing right by voters, and...

This week, another two-part episode of Inside the FLX. As Election Day draws closer, we're going to feature more-and-more of these episodes. The goal: To let voters see where candidates stand on issues - against each other.  Part I Susan Sauvageau talks about her campaign, how she views the current Board of Supervisors in Seneca County as being "asleep at the wheel," and how she would operate...

Kyle Barnhart, while not a Democrat in affiliation, will be running on the top line of this November's election in Lodi, New York. Barnhart currently serves as mayor in the Village of Lodi; and wants to bring renewed focus to village, town, and county representation by serving as Town Supervisor if elected. He sits down with Josh Durso on Inside the FLX to discuss the issues.

Mark Pitifer is an unaffiliated party candidate, who is running for Geneva Mayor on the Republican Party line. He gained the party's support through the early-fall, which prompted him to launch a campaign.  This episode is a two-part piece on the race for Geneva Mayor. In the first part you heard from Steve Valentino, a Democrat, and member of Geneva City Council. Now Pitifer, the man who wil...

Steve Valentino is a Democrat, who has served in Geneva for enough time to recognize his role in local politics. Altogether he's spent more than a decade and a half serving the community he calls home. This episode is a two-part piece on the race for Geneva Mayor. First up is a conversation with Valentino. Next up will be Mark Pitifer, the man who will appear on the Republican line, on Election Da...

When it comes to economic development, more-and-more residents and stakeholders in the Finger Lakes are turning to the concept of historic preservation, or 're-use' as a means to achieve that. While it's not always the least-expensive, or most-popular at first - it frequently yields the best outcomes, according to folks in the historic preservation field. This week on Inside the FLX Erin Tobin, Vi...

For Kristen Fragnoli it comes down to starting a conversation. This week on Inside the FLX, she joins Josh Durso - highlighting the opportunities, and previewing a daylong conference - set to be held on Friday, November 1st in Fairport, New York.  The goal is simple: Start a dialogue, energize women and leaders alike in the Finger Lakes, and spark change. That's not easy to do, and Fragnoli r...

This week on Inside the FLX, Benjamin was in-studio discussing the issues and opportunities the Town of Lodi has to grow and become more sustainable for taxpayers in 2020. If elected in November, he will succeed longtime Supervisor Lee Davidson.

Earlier this month the news and newspaper industry was rocked by the headlines that Gannett and GateHouse would be joining forces in a merger of epic proportions. The $1.4 billion deal clears way for what New Media CEO Mike Reed says will be better, stronger journalism. That said, not everyone takes the merger as a sign of 'good times'. Rather, some view more merger prospects as a net-negative for...

Scott Johnson is running for Town Supervisor in Sodus. The lifelong resident and businessman says he's working to bring positive changes to Sodus and Wayne County. Among motivating factors for his candidacy was the flooding along Lake Ontario, New York's lackluster efforts to address this, and a desire to improve community assets and improve Sodus' position in Wayne County as a whole. Johnson says...

Randy Walker is not new to politics. He's served on the local school board, which was an important experience for him; and also served on the Richmond Town Board for several years recently. Now though, he sets his sights on the job of Town Supervisor. As he runs, the focus of his campaign is on long-term planning and spending. He says it's something that the Town Board has lacked; and now the Stat...

David Hayes attributes his desire for openness and communication as primary drivers for his candidacy. Hayes is a Republican, and defeated incumbent David Kaiser in June's primary contest. Both will appear on the ballot in November, but Hayes was in-studio this week discussing his run for office, the things that inspired it, and how he believes incremental change is necessary to create a strong co...

Change is coming in public schools. From year-to-year the change is slow, perhaps unnoticeable to some. That change weighed over a longer period of time - perhaps 5 or 10 years - is another story. The degree to which classrooms have evolved in the last decade prompted Part I of this Inside the FLX special called "The Future of the Classroom." This week, we look beyond the classroom - at the progra...

What does the future of learning in public schools look like? Well, a number of teachers and administrators in local districts are evaluating this very question. "The Future of the Classroom" is a two part series dedicated to answering the question, based on the countless interviews conducted in the FingerLakes1.com Studio on the subject.  This week, we hear from the following stakeholders an...

Building numbers in the foster care community is a challenge. May was Foster Care Awareness Month, and advocates throughout the region spent it working to raise awareness about the realities of foster care. It's difficult work. But families that take on the effort gain something that few others are able to accomplish. This hour is a panel discussion about the topic, and what advocacy looks like in...

It’s fair to say that the Finger Lakes Region benefits from a stable, advancing wine industry.  That’s exactly what the New York Wine Industry Association is aiming to accomplish.  The not for profit advocates for stability and advancement of the wine industry in New York through advocacy and public education. It’s the only association of wine and grape professionals across the state, wh...

Earlier this month the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library celebrated a landmark occasion - holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for a multi-million dollar expansion. It was a big moment for a library, which serves as a hub for learning, community building, and much more. Shannon O'Connor, Library Director for the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library is in-studio with Luke Hodde, IT Specialist - to discuss that...

In the second part of this discussion - Dr. Marek Kopacz and Kelly Mohrman, of the VA Health System look at 'moral injury'. What does it mean to suffer a moral injury? How is it identified? What are researchers learning about it - that perhaps wasn't known a decade or two ago? Those are just a few of the questions answered in the second half of this episode. 

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs, or VA, tracks a lot of data. It's a massive entity, serving over 18 million across the country. With sprawling services available - providing access to anyone would be challenging. That said, providing services to those in rural communities, which the VA estimates is somewhere around 4.7 million vets, is an even bigger challenge. Vets choose to live...

Student engagement isn't easy - but with a relatively new program, which has seen incredible results within the Finger Lakes - students are learning skills that ready them for the business world locally- and beyond. This week on Inside the FLX, LaToya Collins, YEA! Program Manager; Michael Zellers, a senior at Mynderse Academy; and Megan Marley, a freshman at Mynderse Academy are in-studio talking...

Spring is here.  We know this because the United Way of Seneca County is gearing up for their annual 'Taste of Spring' event, which will be taking place Thursday, May 9th at del Lago Resort & Casino from 5:30 - 8 p.m. While the event is a sure sign of spring - it reinforces the importance of local partnership provided by the United Way. The United Way of Seneca County invests funds in pro...

New York State has adopted a $175.5 billion budget. What does that mean for Upstate New York? Well, it has serious implications - as noted by Unshackle Upstate. Unshackle Upstate advocates on behalf of businesses and trade organizations in Upstate New York who are working to create a better, more-favorable environment for development. Michael Kracker, Director of Unshackle Upstate was in-studio di...

What do you know about the VA Health System? If you're like a lot of people - particularly not in the VA community - the answer might be <em>not much</em>. That said, there's a lot to know about the services provided at local VA clinics. Particularly, those in the Finger Lakes, which are providing unmatched services to those who have given a great deal to the United States. In this con...